How to Plan a Themed Party or Event

Any event can have a theme

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide what theme is best for your event. Examples: Luau; Fiesta; 2nd Prom;

2. Visit local party stores; Visit party supply web sites; Look through catalogs to gather ideas and purchase items(decorations and music)that coincide with your theme.

3. Plan for menu to with your theme. Example: If Fiesta theme, have quesidillas, burritos, nachos, and so forth.

4. Ask guests to dress in accordance with theme.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit stores in off-seasons, you may be able to find items on clearance.
• Close-out stores like Big Lots and Garden Ridge are great stores to visit.

Resources

• Oriental Trading
• Shindigz Party Supply
• Factory Card & Party Outlet
• Stumps

[00Analana]

on 11/20/2008 Thanks for sharing these ideas!

[Alisiane]

on 11/20/2008 Parties are fun in their own right, but when there's a theme it adds a level of enjoyment that takes it up a notch.

[acole]

on 8/26/2008 Great idea. Thanks!

[taskeinc]

on 8/26/2008 Not a bad idea, sort of like a 70's theme party .. thanks for sharing.